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keelman

keelman noun: a keeler; one who manages or works on a coal boat.

Noun

keelman (plural keelmen)

  1. (historical) A keeler; one who manages or works on a coal boat.

Forms of keelman

pluralkeelmen

Origin of keelman

From keel + -man.

Questions about keelman

What does keelman mean?
Keelman means a keeler; one who manages or works on a coal boat.
What part of speech is keelman?
Keelman is a noun.
What is the plural of keelman?
The plural of keelman is keelmen.

Words near keelman in the dictionary

  1. keelivine
  2. keelivine pen
  3. keelivine pens
  4. keelivines
  5. keelless
  6. keelman
  7. keelmen
  8. keels
  9. keels over
  10. keelson
  11. keelsons

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